Steenhuisen’s DA exit raises questions over power, donors and succession

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Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 04 February 2026 The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) announcement that leader John Steenhuisen is stepping aside, declaring “the job is done” after ushering the party into government, has sparked fresh debate over...

2026 HPV Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off Nationwide

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Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 03 February 2026 South Africa’s 2026 HPV vaccination drive officially kicked off today, targeting girls aged nine and older in an effort to curb cervical cancer one of the country’s deadliest yet most preventable...

MSF warns South Sudan flight restrictions could cost lives in Jonglei State

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Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 02 February 2026 Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has issued a strong warning that government restrictions on humanitarian access in South Sudan could cost lives, as nearly 400,000 people in opposition-held parts of...

Johannesburg water crisis deepens as experts warn of worsening outages and rising public distrust

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Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 02 February 2026 Johannesburg’s water crisis is showing no signs of easing, with experts warning that without urgent intervention, the city could be headed toward a permanent supply emergency. The warning comes...

ARV Supply Secured Despite Supplier Challenges

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Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 29 January 2026 The Department of Health has reassured HIV-positive South Africans that there is no shortage of antiretroviral (ARV) medicines, despite reports that two suppliers under the current ARV tender have...